Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Waterloo, ON
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BFRB
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), such as hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation disorder), or nail biting, are more than just habits. These behaviours often develop as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions and can become difficult to control. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help adults and young adults understand the underlying triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and reduce the cycle of shame and frustration. We offer therapy for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step toward lasting change.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Waterloo, ON
Online in Waterloo, ON
BFRB
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, biting your nails, or engaging in other repetitive behaviours that feel hard to stop, you are not alone. Body-focused repetitive behaviours often develop as a way to manage stress, anxiety, boredom, or nervous system overwhelm. They can provide temporary relief but leave you feeling frustrated, ashamed, or out of control afterward.
At Selah Counselling, we approach these behaviours with compassion and curiosity, not judgment. Together, we explore what is driving the behaviour beneath the surface. We examine triggers, emotional patterns, and nervous system regulation while developing practical tools to interrupt the cycle. Our work focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping your body feel safer without relying on habits that cause distress. The goal is not simply to stop the behaviour, but to understand it and support lasting change from the inside out.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Waterloo, ON
Online in Waterloo, ON
BFRB
Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Hair pulling, skin picking or other repetitive behaviours are not just “bad habits.” They are often ways the nervous system tries to cope with stress, anxiety or overwhelm. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing awareness and building healthier coping tools that actually work.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Waterloo, ON
Online in Waterloo, ON
BFRB
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I work with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (like hair pulling or skin picking) by exploring the emotional and relational roots of these symptoms. Through a psychodynamic lens, we look at how these behaviors may unconsciously serve to manage overwhelming feelings, self-criticism, or unresolved inner conflict. Our work supports deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and gentler ways of relating to the self.
3 Years Experience
Online in Waterloo, ON (Online Only)
BFRB
Dr. Devina Daya
Psychologist, Ph.D., C. Psych
I support individuals struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviours, such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. Using evidence-based approaches, we work to increase awareness of triggers, build alternative coping strategies, and reduce shame while fostering lasting behavioural change.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waterloo, ON
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Waterloo, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Waterloo, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (76%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 76% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 76% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 71% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 71% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 82% | Men |
| 76% | Black / African American |
| 71% | Asian |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |